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IAMAI to kick off India Digital Summit on 18 January

MUMBAI: The Internet And Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), flagship event, the India Digital Summit is slated to kick off on 18 January in New Delhi. The summit will consist of a two day event.

According to an official release, the first day will focus on Internet and will address issues such as "What will drive the growth of Internet in India?, How to leverage Internet to E-nable businesses?, Is youth the driving force behind Internet?"

Meanwhile, day two will throw light on topics related to "Mobile Value Added Services (VAS) such as What makes a successful mobile marketing company in India?, How can mobile VAS be source of critical Information and Interactivity?, Will mobile payments change the rules of transaction?, Is the policy environment right for MVAS Industry?"

Commenting on the need for a Digital Summit president Dr.Subho Ray said, "The Summit this year will focus on two distinct areas: internet and related issues of current and future policies, communications tools and commerce; and mobile devices and connected issues of mobile value added services over two days".

Much like last year, the Summit in 2007 would also have an array of speakers including: